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Ann Li reaches new career high after recent victory at Wuhan Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 9:16 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Ann Li reaches new career high after recent victory at Wuhan Open

Summary

Ann Li of King of Prussia, PA, achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 25 following her victory over Aryna Sabalenka at the Wuhan Open. Li overcame a challenging match, fighting back from a set and a break down, eventually winning in a tiebreak after saving nine match points. As she heads into the Japan Open as the No. 1 seed, Li is determined to continue her ascent in the rankings, focusing more on personal growth than just points and trophies.

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•Li defeated Aryna Sabalenka at the Wuhan Open.
•She is now ranked world No. 25, a career high.
•Li enters the Japan Open as the No. 1 seed.
•Winning the Japan Open could earn her $37,000.
•Li's focus is on personal improvement rather than just rankings.

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9:16 AMYahoo Sports — For Ann Li, the journey of tennis is also her destination: ‘I don’t know where the roof is’

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For all but the top eight women’s tennis players of the year, the most prestigious tournaments in the sport are in the rearview mirror. The elite of the elite are mostly resting and preparing for the WTA Tour Finals, which starts early November in Indian Wells, Calif. The players still out there catching planes and pounding forehands are largely doing the same thing that a professional in any given field might do: Showing up, earning a living, and trying to be a little bit better today than they
— Yahoo Sports

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